From 'chokehold' death to no indictment: a timeline of events since Eric Garner’s death

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Dec 03, 2014 | 3:51 PM

Eric Garner died after being put in a chokehold by police during an arrest in Staten Island. (New York Daily News)

July 17, 2014: Cops approach Eric Garner, 43, in front of a Tompkinsville beauty supply store, accusing him of selling loose cigarettes, known as loosies. Garner is arguing with the cops when Police Officer Daniel Pantaleo, 29, jumps him from behind, putting him in a chokehold, which is banned by the NYPD. Garner dies after screaming "I can't breathe," according to a cellphone video acquired by the Daily News.

July 18, 2014: Officer Pantaleo and his partner Police Officer Justin D'Amico were put on desk duty in the wake of Garner's death.